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Systemic pesticide-related abuses include farmworkers exposed to hazardous chemicals without protective gear or training and contamination of rural water sources. (Flickr)

EU pesticide rule changes raise concerns for South Africa

Scientists warn that proposed rollbacks in EU pesticide regulations could have far-reaching effects, weakening international safety standards and impacting South Africa as it…

Systemic pesticide-related abuses include farmworkers exposed to hazardous chemicals without protective gear or training and contamination of rural water sources. (Flickr)

As Europe retreats on pesticides, South Africa has a choice

As the European Union reconsiders pesticide safeguards, South Africa has a crucial window to reform its nearly 80-year-old regulatory framework and protect public health and…

Lithuania: Where tradition and innovation meet

In an age where many nations are racing towards digital transformation, few have managed to preserve their cultural identity as successfully as Lithuania. The Baltic nation…

Landscape: Stretching across a vast arid landscape of red dunes, fossil riverbeds and open savannahs, the park protects one of southern Africa’s most intact desert ecosystems. Photos: African Parks

Conservation drive crosses borders

An EU-funded initiative has been launched in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, shared by South Africa and Botswana and one of southern Africa’s most important ecosystems

The Danish Refugee Council has documented a 2026 law that allows Ukrainian authorities to remove children from danger zones without parental consent.

The widescale abuse of Ukraine’s children by the State

Coverage of Ukrainian children often fixes blame on Russia and leaves the conduct of the Ukrainian government in the background, even though the evidence of exploitation, forced…

Not ad idem: Leaders of the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) member states who met in Luanda, Angola for the seventh EU-AU summit speak with forked tongues when it
comes to trade with China. Photo: European Council

All African roads lead to Beijing

The same European governments that warn Africa about Chinese influence privately acknowledge that disengagement from China is neither realistic nor desirable

The EU resolution condemning Uganda’s current oppressive and repressive government regarding the 2026 elections was adopted by 514 votes in favour, three against with 56 abstentions.

EU holds Uganda to human rights standards, good governance

Nations must abide by the international instruments and agreements principles and values like democracy, human rights observation and good governance to enjoy international…

Lobito Corridor: A new line for trade and investment

The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Country to emulate: For South African businesses seeking
proven, scalable digital solutions, Lithuania offers not just a
case study but a credible and relevant partner.

Women at helm of energy value chain

Four EU embassies in SA are supporting rural schools through education initiatives, advancing digital solutions for business growth and promoting clean energy and climate-smart…

Southern and East Africa plug into shared power future

Zambia and Zimbabwe have each committed US$220 million to restarting the long-delayed $4.2 billion Batoka Gorge Hydropower Station near Victoria Falls

Flashpoint: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged the US to ‘stop the threats’ and asserting that
Greenland is not for sale and the US has no right to annex any territory of the Danish kingdom.

Selective outrage and erosion of sovereignty

Sovereignty appears vigorously defended in Europe when violated by adversaries but ignored when challenged by allies

Nature’s bounty: Africa possesses extraordinary renewable energy
potential, with its abundant sunshine, wind, geothermal and
hydroelectric resources. Photo: Paul Botes

Venezuela, proof that fossil fuels are a security curse

Crisis in Caracas should provide impetus for Africa to lead the renewables revolution and shield itself from the chaos of fossil fuel geopolitics

Exports: South Africa is a leading supplier of citrus to the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Citrus Growers Association of
Southern Africa

South Africa’s agricultural exports boom

The latest data for the third quarter shows that South Africa’s agricultural exports totalled US$4.7 billion, up from 13% from the same period a year ago

A Tanzanian commission investigating deadly unrest following the October 2025 general election has recommended national reconciliation, criminal investigations and fast-tracking a new Constitution by 2028. Photo: Wainaina Mburu

Tanzania’s post-election violence raises doubts over credibility of 2025 polls

Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000

African refugees and migrants fleeing war and dictatorships in search of safety on European shores.  (AFP)

‘Fortress Europe’s’ African victims

The European Union’s decade-long crackdown on African migrants is just as appalling as Donald Trump’s draconian immigration policies